Bamboo-Mat Leyton

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   Robyn

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my first visit to Bamboo Mat. Despite its unassuming facade the experience was 5 star. The food was really good, the waiter was a delight and the place was full of customers (on a Tuesday night). I would definitely recommend and will be going back for sure.
   

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   Frances

   London12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my second time with Bamboo Mat so visited again as some of my friends had not been there. Very interesting food and choices for both gluten free and shell fish allergies. Also delicious cocktails at a reasonable price. The waiter was very helpful and patient as we made our selections with food delicious. A lovely little restaurant with speedy and friendly service.
   

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   gemma

   London5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Valentine's date spoilt when we were told we only had an hour on the table and we were already over that by 10 minutes. This wasn't a condition at the time of booking. It was because the restaurant was busy and they were turning people away. I hadn't even finished my wine! The bill was then put on the table without us asking for it. Felt pretty unwelcome to be honest. Shame really as the food was excellent as always.
   

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   Sara

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on January 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food, drinks and service exceeded all expectations. The best meal I’ve had in years! It was reasonably priced as well.
   

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   Salman

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Found this as a last minute reservation for my birthday get together with family. Amazing! I have zero negative comments to make. Very friendly and talented staff.
   

   Bamboo-Mat LeytonResponded on January 11, 2025

   Hi Salman, We are delighted that we succeeded in making your evening so special. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, this make us work harder to bring as many flavours into the neighbourhood as we can.
   

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   Michael

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my third visit and the same as the previous visits the food was exceptional and the service the same.
   

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   Andrew

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 5, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wow. A succession of 'nikkei' tastes and flavours completely new to us. Beautifully presented, vibrant and piquant food, fully explained by the enthusiastic and engaging staff. Pleasant room with lively, unobtrusive background music (the positive review by Grace Dent referred to the room being 'bare' - that must have been some while ago). We both opted for the £48 tasting menu, which brings our only comment: all dishes were served on single plates for two of us to share, which suggests portions for a single person having the tasting menu would be small. The dessert in particular - we'd reasonably expected a portion each, not half of one. That didn't detract from our enjoyment overall, though, and we'll definitely be back.
   

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   Gemma

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Fantastic food and knowledgeable service. Highly recommend
   

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   Gemma

   London3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Super welcoming, we went early and it was quiet; an hour in and all tables were taken.Attentive service, food was excellent, the quality of ingredients particularly the sushi is excellent. We are so lucky to have this in our neighbourhood! Cocktails also great.
   

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    MARTINJ

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Amazing food , plenty of new things and dishes I ve had before but with an incredible new twist . Staff amazing really passionate about their food , thank you .
    

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